Linden resident killed in road accident

July 23 2026

A 23-year-old man lost his life late Wednesday night after he was struck by a motor car while attempting to cross the Amelia’s Ward Public Road in Linden.

Dead is Jahiem Mc Bean of Central Amelia’s Ward.

The accident occurred at about 11:20 p.m. along the Amelia’s Ward Public Road and involved a motor car driven by a 25-year-old resident of South Amelia’s Ward Housing Scheme.

Reports indicate that the car was travelling east along the northern side of the roadway when Mc Bean, who was standing on the northern side of the road, reportedly attempted to cross. Despite efforts by the driver to avoid a collision, the vehicle struck the pedestrian.

Mc Bean sustained multiple injuries and was rushed to the Linden Hospital Complex, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

His body has since been taken to the Linden Senior Citizens Association Funeral Home and Mortuary, where it is awaiting a post-mortem examination.

The circumstances surrounding the fatal collision remain under investigation.